Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark

79 Appleton Gate, Newark-on-Trent NG24 1LP
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  • Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark, Newark-on-Trent
Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is part of a nursery group that prioritises quality early years learning, as well as being committed to equality and diversity. By using self-evaluation techniques, the provider looks to ensure positive steps are always being taken towards furthering the service's potential.

A qualified team look to treat all children as precious, inspiring them to learn and develop within a healthy and secure environment where they can also enjoy sound nutrition. There is a purpose-built sensory and sleep room and good parking for parents.
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Funding & Fees

Half Days cost £37.00 (8-1 or 1-6)
Full Days cost £67.50 (8-6)
Full Time cost £64.00 (5days 8-6)
Early Starts cost £7.50 from 7am

We offer a number of delivery models for FREE childcare for eligible children from 9 months old.

Contact Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Lay (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • They have a car park on site which parents and visitors can use when visiting the nursery.

Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark Reviews (194)

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Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has a Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has 194 reviews.

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Review from Gbenga J (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great environment for nurturing young ones. Daily feedbacks are always detailed. Overall, very good experience.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in great since starting in September. His key worker has been amazing at making myself and my son both confident during his time at nursery. All of the staff have been very welcoming and are always friendly when they greet us at the door. The manager is always helpful and aims to
provide the best care for the children. She is always looking for ways to improve the nursery for the children. Overall we have had a great experience with the nursery and will definitely recommend to others.
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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery couldn't pick any fault!
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son seems to be getting on really well here. The staff and key workers always update us on pick up and via the app of key events that have happened throughout the day. He leaves with a beaming smile on his face.
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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good school nice and helpful staff and m child loves it.
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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Above and beyond nursery, my daughter has thrived here. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, very caring. My daughter has learnt so much in the 3 years she has been here.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really enjoy the service, my little one is happy and well looked after. I'm really happy that I have reliable staff to look after my daughter.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care that nursery provides for our son. He has developed so much since starting and he looks forward to his nursery days. His confidence ha grown massively and he interacts very well with other children of different ages.
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Review from Josh K (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly. My son enjoys coming and has developed very well. Would recommend this nursery to all my friends.
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with everything, I can't fault this nursery. Tommy has settled really well. It's definitely given him more confidence to interact with all the children and all the staff.
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds in terms of confidence since starting Serendipity's she now walks in with a smile and a wave and is still full of smiles when we pick her up at the end of the day.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall experience with Serendipity is excellent. Staff so friendly with me and my child. Updates all the time so always kept in the loop. I have referred to friends and will continue to do so! Love love love Serendipity's!
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, overall experience great, son has come on lots since.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys love coming to Seredipity's. They are always excited and care they receiving is over beyond. The needs are always met and they develop so well in here. I am really happy with care, opportunities to learn for my boys.
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Review from Dana R (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really good nursery. Staff are very friendly and are amazing with my little boy.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so happy with everything at Serendipity's, everyone has been so helpful and supportive, it's made it such a stress-free experience.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a wonderful experience, so far, at Serenalipity Day Nursery from the very first day, the staff have been incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely caring towards our son.
The environment is nurturing, safe, and full of engaging activities that support his development socially, emotionally
and academically. We have noticed a healthy growth in his communication skills, confidence and overall learning since he started attending.
The team take the time to understand each child's needs and personality in safe environment, leaving room for them to thrive. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a good early years setting.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing experince, she absolutely loved nursery! They were so good with her.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy with how our daughter has settled in here and how much she loves the staff. The nursery have been so helpful with working around a shift pattern. Happy with how we updated with her progress.
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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has displayed an incredible amount of care and attentiveness to our child. They have listened to our needs and wants in terms of development and even down to which nappies we would like for our child to wear.
The closeness that the child feels is somehow replicated to that of our combined
affection as parents, and our son is happy to go into the arms of every carrier at the nursery after building a special relationship with each of them. A very dedicated and passionate team who come together in looking after all of the children in their care.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.993)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 47 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 47 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.993 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is calculated as follows: ( (560 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 564 Ratings = 4.993
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is based on 47 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 47 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (16)

Laura

Laura Lay

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014
Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015

Deputy Manager

Louise

Louise Watkins

Job Title: Babyroom Head Joined: 2023

Babyroom Head

Beth

Beth Scotney

Job Title: Baby room staff Joined: 2015

Baby room staff

Louise

Louise

Job Title: Baby room staff Joined: 2020

Baby room staff

Trinity

Trinity Freshney

Job Title: Baby room staff Joined: 2023

Baby room staff

Phoebe

Phoebe Leek

Job Title: Toddler Room Head Joined: 2017

Toddler room head

Nat

Nat

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2010

Toddler room staff

Izzie

Izzie Starkey

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2022

Toddler room staff

Nichola

Nichola Mills

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2023

Toddler room staff

Cam

Cam Bailey

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff Joined: 2009

Preschool room staff

Charlie-Anne

Charlie-Anne Schindler

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff Joined: 2022

Preschool room staff

Alicja

Alicja Swiatek

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff Joined: 2023

Preschool room staff

Sophie

Sophie Steele

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff Joined: 2023

Preschool room staff

Katie

Katie Coulter

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant Joined: 2023

Lunchtime assistant

Lisa

Lisa Thomas

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant Joined: 2022

Lunchtime assistant

Frequently Asked Questions about Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark

What is the Age Range of Children that Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark accepts?

Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark Open?

Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark have capacity for?

Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has capacity for a total of 58 Children.

How far is Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark to the centre of Newark-on-Trent?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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